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We have once again learnt of a disturbing directive by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Mr. Nyombi Thembo, requiring the media house owners/ operators to regulate their employee’s personal social media/ online platforms. This directive was issued during the UCC’s Friday 18 October 2024 meeting in Kampala. The …

Uganda’s struggle with press freedom has reached another disturbing low. On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), under the direction of Executive Director Mr. Nyombi Thembo, issued a new directive that could have far-reaching implications for the country’s already beleaguered media landscape. This latest order requires media …

In a deeply troubling turn of events that underscores the ongoing human rights abuses in Uganda, Achileo Kivumbi, a bodyguard for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (commonly known as Bobi Wine), has been granted bail by the General Court Martial. Kivumbi, who was detained on charges of possessing …

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has made key statements regarding political prisoners, sanctions on rogue regime officials, and the much-anticipated resumption of the NUP’s nationwide tour. In his latest address, Bobi Wine delved into these pressing issues, urging the public to approach political …

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Bobi Wine, has expressed his relief and joy over the release of Achileo Kivumbi, the NUP Security Head, who was granted cash bail of 2 million shillings by the General Court Martial. Kivumbi, who had been abducted in a violent manner on August 1st, spent …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is gearing up for a major event this Friday, October 25th, as the Youth Wing, led by Secretary for Youth Affairs, Francis Zaake, hosts a convention at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja City. This highly anticipated gathering aims to bring together young Ugandans from across the …

The General Court Martial at Makindye has granted bail to the National Unity Platform (NUP) head of security, Achileo Kivumbi, who has been on remand for the past three months over accusations of possession of military attire. Achileo pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted a cash bail …

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections, the political atmosphere is becoming as charged as a stormy sky with recently, members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) starting to plead guilty after spending years in detention without trial. This situation raises important questions about what it means for both the …

This week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been up and about in the Teso region, spreading their ‘Kunga Uganda’ program like a farmer scattering seeds before a good rain. From Soroti to Katakwi and even to Kaberamaido, NUP’s team has been planting the seeds of change in every corner …

On October 14, 2024, after four years of unwavering defiance, Olivia Lutaaya and 15 other political prisoners broke their silence. They had been accused of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery at the General Court Martial (GCM), charges they had consistently denied. But after years of …